Practicum and Observation Students
The district placement of practicum and/or observation students will vary based on the number and nature of inquiries from colleges and universities during a given time period.
Points of contact:
- Michelle Allen – HR Manager for Strategic Staffing
- Mitzi Petersen – District Mentoring & Induction Coach
- Elise Jessen – District Mentoring & Induction Coach
Student Observation Request Form
| Step/Task | Who | Timeframe |
| College or University contacts HR Manager for Strategic Staffing, Michelle Allen, with placement information for students who plan to apply to be a student teacher.
Observation and Practicum Student Request Form |
College or University Coordinator | Fall Placement = February/March/April
Spring Placement = September/October/November
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| Student completes Ankeny student teacher application on our Careers page. | Student | Fall Placement = February/March/April
Spring Placement = September/October/November |
| Human Resources reviews student application. | HR Manager for Strategic Staffing-Michelle Allen | Fall Placement = February/March/April
Spring Placement = September/October/November |
| Human Resources sets up phone interview with student teacher candidate.
Note: Background form sent to student *placement is dependent on a successful background check |
HR Manager for Strategic Staffing-Michelle Allen | Fall Placement = February/March/April
Spring Placement = September/October/November |
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Human Resources and Instructional Coaches determine student teaching placement. |
Fall Placement = February/March/April
Spring Placement = September/October/November |
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| Human Resources and Instructional Coaches communicate student teaching placement to Mentor teacher, Principal, and University Coordinator. | Fall Placement = February/March/April
Spring Placement = September/October/NovemberCommunication of student teaching placement sent to the student |
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| Communication of student teaching placement sent to the student. | University Coordinator |